Next Start Date: Online Education Specialist in Reading and Language Degree
Start earning your advanced degree online with UMass Lowell's 10-course Ed.S. in Reading and Language. This advanced-level graduate program is designed to meet the needs of experienced educators who already hold a M.Ed. in a field other than reading and language. Please note that this program does not lead to licensure. Massachusetts teachers seeking licensure should refer to the MA licensure track Ed.S. in Reading and Language.
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Curriculum Outline
- 10 Courses (30 credits)
Foundations of Education (1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.6300 Educating Diverse Populations - Available Spring 2024!
Specialization (6 courses / 18cr)
- EDUC.6100 Teaching Reading in Content Area
- EDUC.5220 Young Adult Literature (06.522) - Available Spring 2024!
- EDUC.5270 Language Acquisition
- EDUC.5280 Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities *
- EDUC.5290 Treatment Reading and Language Disabilities - Available Spring 2024!
- EDUC.5490 Theory and Research: Reading and Language
Research and Evaluation (1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.5413 Practitioner Action Research OR
- EDUC.6423 Program Evaluation
Electives (1 Course / 3cr)
- Select appropriate EDUC.---- course with permission of advisor.
Culminating Seminar (1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.6560 Ed.S Seminar ** - Available Spring 2024!
*EDUC.5280 is a prerequisite for EDUC.5290. These two courses are best taken in consecutive semesters and should not be taken as first courses in the program.
**This course may only be taken after the completion of eight courses in the program.
Course Descriptions
EDUC.5220 Young Adult Literature (06.522) (3cr)
The major emphasis of the course will be discussion and analysis of the goals of a literature curriculum and the exploration of various methods for achieving these goals. The characteristics of the different genres of literature will be discussed in detail
Requirements:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
EDUC.5270 Language Acquisition (3cr)
This course will focus on the study of the acquisition of language and the relationship of language learning to the development of literacy. Students will examine both first and second language acquisition. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge of language acquisition to best teaching practices for enhancing first and second language development in the classroom and to the development of literacy.
Requirements:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
EDUC.5280 Assessment of Reading and Language Disabilities (3cr)
This course examines the selection and use of procedures to make an adequate clinical and educational diagnosis. Includes the assessment of function and dysfunction in factors associated with language development; receptive, expressive, writing, reading; and the administration and interpretation of individual and group tests of perceptual, motor, and conceptual functioning in reading and language.
Requirements:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
EDUC.5290 Treatment Reading and Language Disabilities (3cr)
This course will explore the specific practices in remedial teaching in grades K-12, using published materials, and developing new materials for small group, whole class, and tutoring settings. Students will develop and implement realistic corrective programs based on the interpretation of literacy assessments. These programs will include selecting strategies of instruction and materials, and establishing a framework of time and evaluation.
Requirements:
06.528 pre-req
EDUC.5413 Practitioner Action Research (3cr)
This course examines how action research helps educators to learn to explore pressing classroom and school issues in systematic ways. Action research provide educators with opportunities to deepen their knowledge and skills as reflective practitioners, allowing them to contribute to the achievement of students and the improvement of schools.
EDUC.5490 Theory and Research: Reading and Language (3cr)
A final course on the national and international research in reading and language and the pertinence and proposed implementation of research findings to instruction and the various roles of the reading supervisor or director.
Requirements:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
EDUC.6100 Teaching Reading in Content Area (3cr)
This course presents the theoretical foundation and current best practices for content area reading, writing, and study skills. The focus is on motivation, cognition, memory, and verbal processing theories as they apply to methodology. Students learn to develop lessons and units that integrate reading and writing while covering concepts in the content areas.
Requirements:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
EDUC.6300 Educating Diverse Populations (3cr)
As the world becomes increasingly diverse, educators must be prepared to examine, confront, and manage the factors that affect the education of all children. This course addresses several central issues focusing on how teachers address the problems that confront students who differ from the majority population in language, ethnicity, culture, gender, and sexual orientation. Ensuring that their families and communities are actively involved in the educational process is also an important component of the course.
Requirements:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
EDUC.6423 Program Evaluation (3cr)
Evaluation tasks will be identified and the policy issues attendant to evaluation will be examined. Students will identify and discuss several models of program evaluation, understand what needs to be considered and addressed in needs assessment, and learn to identify an appropriate design for a new evaluation. Students will be expected to conduct program evaluation, present their ideas and illustrate how evaluation results can be useful for program decision making.
Requirements:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
EDUC.6560 Ed.S Seminar (3cr)
Candidates undertake an in-depth study of issues pertinent to PK-12 education and develop a product to address these issues. Candidates must complete 24 credits prior to registering for the Ed.S Seminar.
Requirements:
Ed.S. Matriculated only
Program Requirements
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell specialist degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
General Requirements:
- Students must complete the program of study designed by the Department in which they are enrolled and approved by the University.
- Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned. See Academic Standing.
- All financial obligations, including tuition, fees and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
- Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Spring 2024 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
|---|---|---|
Graduate |
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| Online Education | $470 | $1,410 |
| Online Education for Ed.D. and Ph.D. | $500 | $1,500 |
Additional Costs |
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|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Degree and Certificate Application | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Admission Requirements
You must hold a master's degree in education from an accredited college or university or a degree in a closely related field of study, with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.000 for admission to this program. Also, you should have at least three years of full-time experience in a K-12 school or a related setting. Complete admission requirements can be found at Graduate Admissions, which include:
- Online application and fee
- Two-page statement in which you describe your educational philosophy and reasons for seeking entry to the degree
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of professional teaching status
- All official transcripts
- TOEFL scores, if appropriate
- F1 student visas are not issued for this program
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
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